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    Répugnance (en. Repugnance)

    /ʁe.pyɲ.ɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of a person who feels a deep disgust.
    His repugnance for violence is well known.
    Sa répnugnance pour la violence est bien connue.
    Disgust or aversion towards something or someone.
    He expressed a repugnance at the idea of lying.
    Il a manifesté une répugnance à l'idée de mentir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'repugnantia', derived from 'repugnare' meaning 'to oppose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have repugnance
    to feel a strong disgust for something.
    avoir de la répugnance
    natural repugnance
    instinctive disgust toward something.
    répugnance naturelle
    to feel a repugnance
    to feel a deep disgust.
    éprouver une répugnance

    Related Words

    repugnant
    That which evokes disgust.
    répugnant
    aversion
    A feeling of disdain or rejection.
    aversion
    to disgust
    To provoke disgust.
    dégoûter
    hateful
    That which expresses or manifests hatred.
    haineux

    Slang Meanings

    Not too cool.
    This movie is really repugnant, I can't watch it.
    Ce film est vraiment répugnant, je ne peux pas le regarder.
    It's disgusting.
    The smell was so repugnant that I had to leave.
    L'odeur était tellement répugnante que j'ai dû sortir.
    Too gross.
    The food scraps were repugnant.
    Les restes de nourriture étaient répugnants.